Whether you’re heading out to the Napa River, making a run up to Berryessa, or just cruising downtown, this new drop from Salty Crew is made for life on and off the water.

Fishing trips don’t get much more memorable than this. On our recent Alaska adventure, we had the chance to fish for..

At this year’s trade show, I stopped by the Okuma booth to get hands-on with their latest rods and reels. Okuma is known for balancing affordability, reliability, and performance—and this lineup is no exception.

If you’ve been waiting to see what Daiwa has in store for 2026, you’re in for a treat. I just got back from the trade show floor where I had the chance to get hands-on with Daiwa’s brand-new lineup of reels and rods—and let me tell you, some of this gear is going to turn heads.

If you’ve ever bought grass shrimp for fishing, you know they’re one of the best baits around—irresistible to striped bass, sturgeon, and even catfish

Ken, a longtime angler and President of CA Striped Bass Association just brought in a serious collection of used fishing gear—mooching rods, Shimano reels, Fenwick rods, and more.

This Saturday, we’re filming new episodes and inviting four customers to participate. Come shop with Alex (yes, on camera), share your story, and help us tell ours.

Alex and the Catch Happy crew brought a fresh Lake Berryessa king salmon straight to the dinner table — and trust us, this one’s worth trying at home!

Kokanee are holding between 40 to 60 feet, making this the prime trolling zone right now. A great setup includes J&J Tackle dodgers

Summer is here, and it’s time to make every cast count! Whether you're chasing stripers on the Napa River or heading up to Berryessa for crappie and bass, now’s the season to get outside and do what you love.

Summer is here, and it’s time to make every cast count! Whether you're chasing stripers on the Napa River or heading up to Berryessa for crappie and bass, now’s the season to get outside and do what you love.

Whether you're drifting the Napa River for stripers or dropping lines into Lake Berryessa for crappie, few techniques rival the effectiveness of live bait.

Welcome to Sweeney’s Second Cast™ — our dedicated day for used gear trade-ins and store credit.

A new set of boating restrictions is rolling out across Northern California in response to the discovery of invasive golden mussels.

Sweeney’s Dockside Cafe will be firing up the grill all day (or until we run out!). Grab a Miller’s hot dog with all the fixin’s

Sturgeon fishing is a Craft, not just a Catch. It rewards those who pay attention. The best days aren’t just about the most fish—they’re about understanding the water...

Trolling for trout without a downrigger can be incredibly effective with the right setup, and lead core line is the key to getting lures dow

Today and tomorrow only (2/13 and 2/14), visit Sweeney’s Sports and get 50% off bulk line spooling on your reels.

Last week's Striper Meetup was a fantastic success! The positive feedback from attendees has been overwhelming, and we're thrilled to announ

Join us aboard our North River Seahawk for a fishing and culinary adventure on Lake Berryessa on Friday, February 21st.